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Merritt A. Edson

Major General Merritt Austin Edson, Sr., known as "Red Mike", was a general in the United States Marine Corps. Among the decorations he received were the Medal of Honor, two Navy Crosses, the Silver Star, and two Legions of Merit. He is best known by Marines for the defense of Lunga Ridge during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II.

American - Military man | April 25, 1897 - August 14, 1955

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There it is. It is useless to ask ourselves why it is we who are here. We are here. There is only us between the airfield and the Japs. If we don't hold, we will loose Guadalcanal.

Merritt A. Edson

Merritt A. Edson

One hundred rounds do not constitute fire power. One hit constitutes fire power. — © Merritt A. Edson

One hundred rounds do not constitute fire power. One hit constitutes fire power.

Merritt A. Edson

Merritt A. Edson

The only things those people have that you don't is guts. Do you wanna live forever?

Merritt A. Edson

Merritt A. Edson

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